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St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Castle Hedingham

St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Castle Hedingham

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5.0

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Castle Hedingham

04:17

96.4km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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After 38.2 km for 115 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Clare Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely location, great old buildings, independent cafe's, CO-OP for water etc.

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27.1 km

Panoramic bends

Highlight • Viewpoint

Road north of Rede which descends and climbs as it bends, with great open views.

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38.2 km

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Historical Site

The Angel Hotel, a Georgian building on Angel Hill, was used by Charles Dickens while giving readings in the nearby Athenaeum and mentioned in The Pickwick Papers. Angelina Jolie also …

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38.3 km

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The church with almost 1000 years of history was part of the abbey and has been extended and rebuilt several times in its history.

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38.8 km

The Crankles

Forest

40.4 km

Natterer's Wood

Forest

63.9 km

Lavenham Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

Full of history and character, Lavenham just calls out to be explored. It is a wonderfully well preserved medieval village and in its heyday was once of the 20 most …

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64.3 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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72.2 km

Liston Green and Peasants' Revolt Site

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

quiet road

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95.3 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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96.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.7 km

5.50 km

4.82 km

4.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.6 km

22.6 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

26°C

12°C

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Castle Hedingham

Clare Parish Church

Panoramic bends

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Lavenham Medieval Village

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Liston Green and Peasants' Revolt Site

Hedingham Castle

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